Waller County Demographics

A map of Waller County's Population by Race

Waller County, Texas has an estimated population of 61,552, an increase from the 56,794 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.1% White, 33.5% Hispanic, 23.4% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waller County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waller has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waller County, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waller County is ranked the 58th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Waller County was ranked the 60th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Waller County's White Population

23,476 residents of Waller County, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waller County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Waller County ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Waller County's population has decreased from 41.4% to 38.1%.

Waller County is more White than neighboring Fort Bend County (28.7% White). Waller County is less White than neighboring Austin County (60.4% White), Washington County (61.4% White), Grimes County (56.8% White), and Montgomery County (58.7% White).

Waller County's Black Population

14,373 residents of Waller County, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waller County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Waller County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of Waller County's population has increased from 21.3% to 23.4%.

Waller County is more Black than neighboring Austin County (7.9% Black), Washington County (14.2% Black), Fort Bend County (20.6% Black), Grimes County (11.3% Black), and Montgomery County (6.1% Black).

Waller County's Asian Population

1,239 residents of Waller County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waller County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Waller County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Asian residents' share of Waller County's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

Waller County is more Asian than neighboring Austin County (0.8% Asian), Washington County (1.4% Asian), and Grimes County (0.4% Asian). Waller County is less Asian than neighboring Fort Bend County (21.9% Asian), and Montgomery County (3.3% Asian).

Waller County's Hispanic Population

20,629 residents of Waller County, or 33.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waller County is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waller County ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waller County's population has increased from 32.5% to 33.5%.

Waller County is more Hispanic than neighboring Austin County (27.8% Hispanic), Washington County (18.5% Hispanic), Fort Bend County (24.7% Hispanic), Grimes County (25.5% Hispanic), and Montgomery County (27.9% Hispanic).

Waller County's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Waller County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waller County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waller County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waller County's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Waller County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Austin County (0.5% Native American/Other), Washington County (0.6% Native American/Other), Fort Bend County (0.6% Native American/Other), Grimes County (2% Native American/Other), and Montgomery County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Waller County's Multiracial Population

1,630 residents of Waller County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waller County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waller County ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Waller County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Waller County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Waller County is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (3.9% Multiracial), Fort Bend County (3.5% Multiracial), Grimes County (4% Multiracial), and Montgomery County (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.